Category Archives: 1-Cabinetry

Bookcase-Progress 2

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Greg Merritt

With a warmup project out of the way, I decided that it was time to start the bookcase.  So Saturday morning I made a quick trip to the Home Depot and rummaged thru the pine stacks until I found enough … Continue reading →

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Bookcase-Progress 1-Design

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Greg Merritt

As we continue the never-ending unpacking of boxes and putting away of stuff, it has become apparent that the Hillbilly household is in immediate need of a bookcase.  This of course means that the nightstands have been bumped from the … Continue reading →

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Nightstand Design-Part 4

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Well, now I have a completed design for the nightstand.  I’ve been calling it a nightstand because that is my intended use for it.  Obviously its just a little table with a drawer and could be pressed into service for … Continue reading →

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Nightstand Design-Part 3

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Greg Merritt

In my last post I finished up with a front elevation for the nightstand and a promised to explain how I arrived at the final decorative details.  Before I go into that, I think I should move forward and show … Continue reading →

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Nightstand Design-Part 2

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I ended my last post with a final sketch that was ready for refining into a workable design.  Before I go into the next stage I want to talk a little bit about proportions. I design all of my projects … Continue reading →

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Nightstand Design-Part 1

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Greg Merritt

In a recent post, OK rant, I addressed a complaint that Mr. Sellers does not go into enough detail as to the design of projects. Like I said in that previous post, design is not part of his promised package. … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 15-Complete

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Over the course of this past week I applied three coats of Tried & True Original oil finish to the Hillbilly Hobby Tansu.  I also used the evenings this week to tie and ready the “hardware”.  All of the pulls … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 14

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I took advantage of the cool temps this morning and got out in the shop early.  I started off with trimming and flushing up the removable panel.  When it was just a piece of 1/2″ pine, it felt a little … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 13

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Close…but no cigar. The goal for today was to complete the construction of the hobby tansu.  Leaving just the decorative elements, hardware and finishing.  I almost made it.  The only construction element left will be to trim and finish plane … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 12

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Greg Merritt

It took a week longer than planned, but…all of the drawers are finally built and fitted.  Heck I’ve even started adding the decorative details to them.  First and foremost is the bead detail.  I can easily create a nice sharp … Continue reading →

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